Live Well Northwest Kansas Inc Kids Port 2
565 W 4TH, COLBY, KS 67701Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Kansas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Kansas caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 9 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 21 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 202511 Findings7 Important4 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Written safe sleep plan does not state where children nap and that there is adequate lighting.
- Parental AccessK.A.R. 28-4-123
One out of eleven children's written documentation of cameras being used is not on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One provider's information not on the current Health Status form.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
First aid kit does not include gloves and tweezers. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Written Emergency Plan does not include blizzard/heavy snow, allergic reaction, intruder, and continuity of care.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Written discipline policy is not available.
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Diaper changing surface had trash pieces on the surface.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of eleven children's immunizations are not current.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Lotions are on low shelf in the living room in reach of children. *Corrected at visit* Hand sanitizer on low shelf in the living room in reach of children. *Corrected at visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Children and staff files were not at the facility at licensing specialist arrival. The files were at Kids Port 1 with the director of the facility.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Sep 24, 20244 Findings2 Important2 Administrative
- Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-116a
Napping sheets touching on the stored cots used for napping. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One provider's health status form is not complete. *Corrected at site*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of eight children's Immunization not complete.
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
Sep 12, 20236 Findings1 Critical1 Important4 Administrative
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One out of nine children's Emergency Medical Release is not complete. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
One providers health assessment is not documented on the KDHE form.
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
One out of nine children's immunizations is not complete.
- Initial and Ongoing Professional Development TrainingK.A.R. 28-4-114a
One provider Initial Health and Safety training is not of file.
- FacilityK.A.R. 28-4-115
Three water cooler jugs of water blocking the basement steps that are used for tornado. *Corrected at visit*
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Care Requirements for Children Under 16 Years of Age and RecordkeepingK.A.R. 28-4-117
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